POLIO AND PREJUDICE

DASTAK-E-UMEED

Documentary, social issues, cultural relevance, health issues, Polio, raising awareness, Tribal regions, women empowerment, south asia, global healthcare

United States, Pakistan, Qatar

2025

Runtime, min

In the shadow of conflict and conspiracy, Polio and Prejudice unearths the gripping story of a fearless Lady Health Worker in Pakistan’s tribal regions, where administering a simple vaccine is an act of defiance. Navigating villages steeped in suspicion, she confronts deeply entrenched prejudices that have turned vaccination into a battleground. Amid police surveillance and deep-seated resistance, she risks everything to battle both disease and prejudice—armed only with courage, resilience, and a vial of vaccine.

Director:

Mahnoor Naveed

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